ISA PREP

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with their physical environment (air, water, soil).

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What are non-living factors in an ecosystem?

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Non-living factors, also known as abiotic factors, include sunlight, water, rocks, minerals, and temperature that affect living organisms.

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What is a producer in a food chain?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as plants and algae.

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What is a consumer in a food chain?

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A consumer is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must eat other organisms for energy.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats meat.

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What is an herbivore?

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An herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the role of plankton in a food chain?

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Plankton are small organisms that serve as the primary producers in aquatic food chains, providing energy for larger consumers.

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What does migration mean in the context of animals?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often for breeding or to find food.